Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov reflects on life under Russia’s invasion, the fight for independence, the role of the Church, and why peace remains elusive as he prepares to preside over the 2025 European Book Prize.

The awards were presented to Greek companies, vessels and executives who distinguished themselves in 2025, during a high-profile ceremony

How the U.S. Was Caught Off Guard by the Pearl Harbor Attack in World War II, Despite Warning Signs

At a high-level panel on the Middle East’s future, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned that the Gaza conflict remains unresolved, while Egypt’s former Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou highlighted a rapidly changing regional landscape

Netflix has reached a $72 billion agreement to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s film and TV studios and streaming division, securing control of iconic franchises and setting the stage for one of the most consequential media shake-ups in decades

Greece is integrating the Korydallos prison psychiatric unit into its national mental-health network, aiming to upgrade inmate care and align services with European standards.

President Donald Trump said any country trafficking illegal drugs into the United States could be subject to military attack, prompting a sharp rebuke from Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid rising regional tensions

The British singer and songwriter with the unmistakable raspy voice will give a one-night-only concert on 13 December at the Telekom Center Athens (OAKA)

Imports are shrinking, domestic supply is limited, and high VAT rates are driving beef prices to new highs, raising concerns ahead of the Christmas season.

Putin went further, accusing European governments of being “supporters of war” and lacking any genuine peace agenda.

Greece’s Minister for Citizen Protection urged farmers to continue protests without obstructing customs points or ports, stressing that demonstrations are constitutional but must not disrupt the country’s essential trade routes

Save the Children report finds EU migration policies worsen dangers for minors traveling from Sudan to Europe, exposing them to violence, exploitation, and illegal pushbacks despite falling overall migrant arrivals

A leading French infectious-disease expert warns that if the H5 bird flu virus adapts to spread between humans, it could spark a pandemic potentially more severe than COVID-19, though global authorities say the current risk remains low

Asylum debate shifts to the right – asylum seekers and refugees are being labelled as criminals

Meteorologists warn of severe storms from Wednesday, with some areas expecting over 150mm of rain in three to four days, affecting western, northern, and Aegean regions, including Attica and the Dodecanese islands

Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis on Friday dismissed the previous day's 'warning-cum threat' by Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who took offense with Athens' interest in producing UMVs with Ukraine

The Hellenic Air Force will deploy two F16 'Vipers' in the Neptune Strike exercise taking place in Bulgaria and Romania; an Alliance mine-sweeping exercise is also taking place in the Southern Evoikos Gulf between the mainland and Evia island

A confrontation unfolded near the island of Aghathonisi after Turkish fishing vessels refused repeated instructions to leave Greek territorial waters, prompting the Greek Coast Guard to fire warning shots